Traveling from Sawgrass to Miami covers 337.8 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 23 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate via Preston Trail East, Sawgrass Drive East, and Ponte Vedra Boulevard throughout the Florida region. Expect to spend around $55 on fuel for the entire excursion. Because this route stays within the state of Florida, you can enjoy a consistent regional feel while moving toward your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.3 miles from Sawgrass, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
208.5 mi
3h 46m
Florida's Turnpike
108.4 mi
1h 59m
Nocatee Parkway
3.1 mi
3m
Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi
4m
Palm Valley Road
2.6 mi
3m
Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.4 mi
5m
CR 210
2.1 mi
3m
Mickler Road
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 208.5 mi, about 3h 46m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 53 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,082 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,862
Quietest
2 AM
~248 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sawgrass, FL and Miami, FL.
1
Start on Deer Run Drive South
41 ft·5 sec·Deer Run Drive South
2
Turn right onto Preston Trail East
321 ft·14 sec·Preston Trail East
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Preston Trail East
146 ft·11 sec·Preston Trail East
4
Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East
0.2 mi·39 sec·Sawgrass Drive East
5
Turn right onto CR 203
2.4 mi·5 min·Ponte Vedra Boulevard
6
Continue on Mickler Road
1.3 mi·1 min·Mickler Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 210
198 ft·3 sec·Palm Valley Road
8
Continue on CR 210
2.5 mi·3 min·Palm Valley Road
9
Continue on CR 210
3.1 mi·3 min·Nocatee Parkway
Use the left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Valley Ridge Boulevard SouthUse the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Valley Ridge Boulevard
2.9 mi·4 min·Valley Ridge Boulevard
12
Continue on CR 210
2.1 mi·3 min·CR 210
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
14
Merge onto I 95
199 mi·3 hr 34 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
18
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
20
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
108 mi·1 hr 59 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 SouthUse the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi·11 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 3BToward Northwest 8th Street, Port of MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route, planning your departure for early in the day is a smart move to ensure you have plenty of daylight for navigation. With only one planned stop along the way, keep your fuel levels in mind and top off before you depart to manage your $55 budget effectively. The lack of highway miles means your travel time is highly dependent on local traffic conditions, so remain flexible with your arrival expectations. Pay close attention to your GPS while navigating the turns on Preston Trail East, Sawgrass Drive East, and Ponte Vedra Boulevard to avoid missing your next maneuver. Taking advantage of your single planned stop is essential for stretching your legs after navigating such a winding, technical path.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Sawgrass, FL, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 208.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 74 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.3 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miami, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sawgrass, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sawgrass, FL
This is one driving day of about 336.6 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Sawgrass, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 208.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 214.7 and 335.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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214.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
215.2 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
216 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
7
326 mi into trip|~6h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
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335.2 mi into trip|~6h 19m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.95 one way
$101.91 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg118 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$55.91
$111.82
premium
$4.55
$60.30
$120.59
diesel
$4.80
$63.56
$127.11
Estimated Tolls: $7.59
Florida's Turnpike
(108.4 mi)$7.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
101
1
$35.34
$16.16
Efficient EV
84.2
0
$29.45
$13.46
EV Truck/SUV
134.6
1
$47.12
$21.54
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Sawgrass, FL
Afternoon
in Sawgrass on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
SW 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Miami, FL
Afternoon
in Miami on Sunday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 13 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 22m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 46.4
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$25
near mile 116.1
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 336.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the entire 337.8-mile duration. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Preston Trail East, indicating a frequent need for turns and maneuvering. This technical style of driving offers a hands-on experience that differs significantly from cruising along a major expressway. Prepare for a steady, engaged pace as you make your way south.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 208.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 214.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 336.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 214.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
33 ft6 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
41 ft
Highest Point
33 ft
~96.2 mi in
Elevation Range
27 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sawgrass, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States.
Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.
Top landmarks
•Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
•Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 22m. Total distance: 336.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 208.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.59 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Miami, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 214.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 215.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Miami, FL before the return drive.
